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Export personal data with Surfer Protocol, an open-source framework with a desktop app and Python SDK.
About Surfer Protocol
Surfer Protocol is an open-source framework for exporting personal data that is otherwise siloed across apps and platforms. It has two main parts: a desktop app that extracts data from supported services and a Python SDK for building applications on top of the exported data, plus a cookbook of SDK examples. The project is distributed under the MIT License.
Key features
- Desktop app exports data from supported apps and services
- Python SDK for building applications on exported personal data
- Cookbook with examples of SDK usage
- Supported sources include iMessages, Twitter Bookmarks, Notion, ChatGPT History
- Also supports Gmail and LinkedIn Connections exports
- Exported data saved to local storage
Best for: Developers and privacy-focused users who want to export their own data from specific platforms and build applications on it.
Good for
- Open source under the MIT License
- Combines a ready-made export app with a Python SDK for custom use
- Exports are saved to the user's local storage
Watch out for
- Only a limited set of platforms is currently supported
- Reddit, GitHub, Discord and Spotify are listed as coming soon
- Exporting requires signing in to the platform being scraped
Surfer Protocol at a glance
- Category
- Privacy & Security › Desktop & OS Privacy
- Type
- Open-source project
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Open source
- Yes · Source code
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Surfer Protocol FAQ
Which platforms can I export data from?
Currently supported platforms are iMessages, Twitter Bookmarks, Notion, ChatGPT History, Gmail and LinkedIn Connections. Reddit, GitHub, Discord and Spotify are listed as coming soon.
How does the desktop app export data?
You click Export, the app waits for the target page to load, checks whether you are signed in and prompts you if not, then interacts with the platform's interface to scrape your data and save the export to local storage.
What license is the project released under?
It is distributed under the MIT License.
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